Alleluia, Alleluia! Easter is almost here. It is a very significant date on the Christian calendar since the resurrection of Jesus, as described in the Bible's New Testament, is the foundation for the Easter celebration. Examples of non-religious Easter traditions include eggs in many forms ... VIEW POST
Take. The. Hill!
"Good wine is a necessity of life for me." --- Thomas Jefferson Do you have the same refined taste for vino as Mr. Jefferson? The good news is that an award-winning Virginia winery is in our neighborhood. Valerie Hill Vineyard & Winery is a family owned and operated farm winery born from ... VIEW POST
Happy. Father’s. Day!
“To her, the name of father was another name for love.” — Fanny Fern Can you believe that it is June? We will celebrate fathers this month. Father's Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fathers, fathering, and ... VIEW POST
Salute the Graduate!
"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." --- Nora Ephron 'Tis the season to salute our area graduates! For many, this will be the first in-person graduation exercise since COVID. And while schools have been creative, it will be great to be present again so ... VIEW POST
Read. To. Learn!
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies . . . The man who never reads lives only one.” --- George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the HBO series Game of Thrones. Happy Bloom, dear readers! We hope you are enjoying all of the many activities, ... VIEW POST